Beecraigs

#2337 among destinations in the United Kingdom

Park, Relax in park

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Beecraigs is a country park in West Lothian, approximately 2 miles south of the town of Linlithgow and 3 miles north-east of Bathgate and is a 4 star Visitor Attraction. The Park comprises around 913 acres of upland forest, woodland and open country, and offers a range of amenities including walks & trails, play area, skills area & mountain bike trails, BBQ hire, caravan & camping site including 2 lodges, Countryside Ranger Service, animal attraction, fly fishery, Visitor Centre and Cafe. In 2010 prehistoric remains were uncovered on the site of the current visitor centre. To the west of the country park is privately owned Cockleroy Hill, which is topped by the remains of a prehistoric hillfort. ()

Elevation: 643 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 55°56'57"N, 3°35'49"W

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ScotlandUnited Kingdom

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Beecraigs – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Linlithgow Palace, Linlithgow Canal Centre, St Michael's Parish Church, Cairnpapple Hill.

2 miN
Ruins of Mary Queen of Scots' birthplace
Linlithgow Palace, Linlithgow
52 min walk • Linlithgow Palace, nestled in the heart of the charming town of Linlithgow in Scotland, is a magnificent ruin that whispers tales of Scotland's storied past. This once regal residence, now a celebrated tourist attraction, offers visitors a chance to step back into the...
1.8 miN
Specialty museum, Town, Museum
Linlithgow Canal Centre, Linlithgow
46 min walk • The Linlithgow Union Canal Society is a waterway society and a Scottish registered charity based at Linlithgow Canal Centre on the Union Canal at Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland.
1.9 miN
Church, Ruins, Sacred and religious sites
St Michael's Parish Church, Linlithgow
49 min walk • St. Michael's Parish Church is one of the largest burgh churches in the Church of Scotland. It is one of two parishes serving the West Lothian county town of Linlithgow, the other being St. Ninian's Craigmailen.
1.8 miSW
Historical place, Field, View point
Cairnpapple Hill, Bathgate
46 min walk • Cairnpapple Hill is a hill with a dominating position in central lowland Scotland with views from coast to coast. It was used and re-used as a major ritual site over about 4000 years, and in its day would have been comparable to better known sites like the Standing Stones of Stenness.
2 miN
Church
St Michael's Roman Catholic Church, Linlithgow
52 min walk • St Michael's Roman Catholic Church, Linlithgow is situated in the historic town of Linlithgow. The present church is situated at the East end of the town near the Low Port.
2.5 miNW
Aqueduct
Avon Aqueduct
65 min walk • The Avon Aqueduct is a navigable aqueduct that carries the Union Canal over the River Avon, near Linlithgow, Scotland.
3.6 miS
55°53'60"N • 3°34'4"W
Funtastic fantasy Golf Limited, Livingston
92 min walk • Game and entertainment center, Golf
0.9 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Cockleroi
23 min walk • Cockleroi or Cockleroy is a prominent hill in Scotland. It is Linlithgow's local hill. On its top there are some remains of an Iron Age's hill fort.
3.7 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Regal Community Theatre, Bathgate
96 min walk • The Regal Community Theatre is a Scottish cinema and venue situated in Bathgate, West Lothian. The building became a listed building in 1999 and was upgraded to Category B in 2008, the decisive factor being the plasterwork by John Alexander.
2.4 miW
Park
Muiravonside Country Park
63 min walk • Muiravonside Country Park is 170 acres of woodland and parkland open to the public all year round with marked trails, picnic sites and a play area.
3.3 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Hill
Dechmont Law
84 min walk • Dechmont Law is a hill in Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland. It lies around 700 yards southwest of the village of Dechmont, which provides its name. It is known locally as "Decky Hill" or as "Dechmont Hill". "Deer Hill" is another peak of the same hill, to the northeast of the main peak.